PEAR CUSTARD BARS

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When I take this crowd-pleasing treat to a potluck, I come home with an empty pan every time. Cooking and baking come naturally for me - as a farm girl, I helped my mother feed my 10 siblings. -Jeannette Nord, San Juan Capistrano, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup chopped macadamia nuts
TOPPING:
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) pear halves, drained
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and 1/3 cup sugar until light and fluffy; beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Stir in nuts., Press into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake until light brown, about 20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Increase oven setting to 375°., Cut pears into 1/8-in. slices; blot dry. Beat cream cheese until smooth; beat in 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla. Beat in egg just until blended. Spread over crust. Arrange pears in a single layer over top. Mix remaining and cinnamon; sprinkle over pears. , Bake until center is almost set, 28-30 minutes (filling will firm upon cooling). Cool 45 minutes on a wire rack. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 114mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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